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An application to extend the operation of the railway from Margallah Railway Station to Khayaban-e-Johar Bus Station at 9th Avenue is now being evaluated by the municipal organisation in Islamabad. The plan emphasises the benefits of using the railway as a green form of transportation, highlighting its affordability, ability to carry more passengers, shorter journey … Read more
The “Bahauddin Zakaria Express” train, which connects Multan and Karachi, was scheduled to resume service on June 1 thanks to Pakistan Railways, who desired to simplify travel for patrons and increase opportunities for nearby small business owners. A department official told APP that “the railway track was seriously damaged in the flash floods generated by … Read more
Pakistan Railways has released a tender that enables domestic and international businesses to use a variety of passenger trains and rail platforms in order to maximize revenue for the department. According to department sources, “all preparations regarding the branding of trains and platforms, railway station, specific crossings, and trains have been finalized.” It was also … Read more
The Institute of Business Administration in Karachi is the best university in Pakistan for management sciences and related degrees. The National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP), which awards scholarships, is supported by IBA Karachi and the Ihsan Trust together. For admission to the BBA and BS degree programs at the IBA, candidates are recruited from all … Read more
On Thursday morning at Kotri railway station, the Karachi-bound Allama Iqbal Express narrowly avoided a disaster when a power fluctuation in the station’s panel abruptly altered the direction of the rails while the train was negotiating a turn. Shakeel Memon, the chief controller of the railway, told Dawn that it took an hour and 35 … Read more
According to Network Rail, improvements to a city’s train station have started. Platform 1 at Derby Station will have a new surface, which will increase drainage, especially during torrential downpours. The new platform is expected to be finished by the end of March, and work is being done at night to minimize disruptions during the … Read more
Pakistan Railways made enormous revenue of Rs. 28.263 billion over the last six months from July to December 2022 through its regular operations, notwithstanding the suspension of train operations due to flood devastation. The total expenditure for the same period was Rs. 52.990 billion, of which 35% went to pensions and 33% to departmental pay, … Read more
According to Pakistan’s minister, the country would negotiate with China to cut the cost of its massive railway project by 40% because it cannot afford such a large loan. Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique stated in Lahore on Monday that the ministry would first seek the federal cabinet’s consent before speaking with the Chinese. In … Read more
According to new government plans, Egypt’s rail system will be able to carry up to 2 million passengers daily. On the Upper Egypt line, a new fleet of Spanish Talgo trains will be introduced by the Egyptian Railways Authority on Sunday. “The Spanish Talgo trains signify a big quantum leap in the history of railroads … Read more
Following the Spring Festival, China’s railway passenger travels increased by 48.7% annually to over 100 million as the country’s change in COVID-19 reaction freed up dormant travel demand. In the period from January 22 to February 1, 33, trains made a total of 102 million trips. According to data from China State Railway Group Co., … Read more